The Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and Big Ben may be three of the world’s most recognisable structures, but none of them make TripAdvisor’s latest list. The travel reviews site has revealed the winners of its 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards and named the world’s most beloved landmarks.
“These Travelers’ Choice award-winning landmarks attract millions of visitors each year and represent some of the world’s most impressive examples of human ingenuity,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.
Many traditional favourites miss the list for more unexpected options, though you’ll still find a strong showing of classics. Check out the list above and let us know what it missed in the comments.
1/10#10 Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
Milan, Italy
2/10#9 Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington, D.C., USA
3/10#8 The Alhambra
Granada, Spain
4/10#7 Church of the Savior on Spilt Blood
St. Petersburg, Russia
5/10#6 Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
Cordoba, Spain
6/10#5 Taj Mahal
Agra, India
7/10#4 St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican City, Italy
8/10#3 Angkor Wat
Siem Reap, Cambodia
9/10#2 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
10/10#1 Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, Peru
